RRB Group D Salary 2025, Salary Structure, Job Profile

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Notification to fill 32,438 vacancies for Level 1 posts. As per the notification, the RRB Group D Salary 2025 for these positions is under Pay Level-1 of the 7th Pay Commission. The revised RRB Group D Salary per month ranges from ₹27,206 to ₹31,256, depending on the job location. This amount includes the updated Dearness Allowance (DA) of 53%, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits.

RRB Group D Salary 2025

The RRB Group D 2025 Notification has been released and the registration process has started. Candidates can submit their application forms until 22nd February 2025. Applicants who have completed their 10th grade and are between 18 and 36 years old are eligible to apply. The RRB Group D Salary 2025 includes:

• Basic Pay: ₹18,000 to ₹56,900
• Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% of Basic Pay (Revised)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10% to 30% of Basic Pay, based on the posting location
• Grade Pay: ₹1,800

In this blog, we have provided the details related to the Railway Group D salary per month, in-hand salary after all allowances, RRB Group D salary after 5 years, and more

RRB Group D Salary In Hand 2025

The RRB Group D in-hand salary, including DA and HRA based on the posting location, is as follows:

RRB Group D Salary	Level – 1
Basic Pay	Rs.18,000
Grade Pay	Rs. 1,800
DA (50% of Basic Pay)	Rs.9,540
HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay)	Rs.5,400 to Rs.1,800
Approx. Transport Allowances	Rs.1,350 to Rs.900
Gov. Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic + DA)	Rs.3,856
Approx. Gross Salary	Rs.38,146 to Rs.34,096
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)	Rs.-2,754
CGHS	Rs.-250
CGEGIS	Rs.-30
Total Deduction	Rs.-6,890
Approx In Hand Salary (As Per Posting)	Rs. 27,206 – Rs. 31, 256

RRB Group D Salary Slip For July With 50% DA

The image below shows the RRB Group D salary slip with 50% DA for an employee:

Railway Group D Salary 2025 – Overview

Candidates interested in applying online must go through the salary they will receive after joining. The details about RRB Group D Level 1 salary, basic pay, and salary after 3 and 5 years of service are shown in the table below.

Category	Details
RRB Group D Application Process	23rd January to 22nd February 2025
Railway Group D Salary (Basic)	Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-
Grade Pay	Rs. 1,800/- as per the 7th Pay Commission
In-Hand Salary After Joining	Rs. 27,206 – 31,256
In-Hand Salary After 3 Years	Rs. 28,831 – 33,101
RRB Group D salary after 5 years	Rs. 30,603 – 35,113
Perks and Benefits	DA: 53% of the Basic Pay HRA: 10 to 30% of the Basic Pay Transport Allowance Pension Benefit

RRB Group D Salary Allowances And Benefits

The selected candidates will receive the following compensation:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10% to 30% of basic pay
• Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% of basic pay
• Allowance for Night Duties
• Compensation for Holidays
• Fixed Conveyance Allowance
• Medical Facilities
• Conveyance Allowance for Medical Treatment
• Daily Allowance and Mileage Allowance
• Special Compensation (Tribal/Scheduled Areas) Allowance
• Special Allowance for Women with Disabilities
• Preferred Posting for Female Candidates
• Kilometre Allowance (KMA)
• Allowance instead of Kilometre (ALK)
• Accident Allowances
• Officiating Allowances
• Outstation (Detention) Allowances

RRB Group D Salary After 3 Years

The basic salary increases every year, and in the third year of service, the selected candidate will receive a basic salary of Rs. 19,100/-. The detailed In-Hand Salary Per Month after 3 years is as follows:

Post	Details
City (Category)	HRA – 30% to 10%
Basic Pay	Rs.19,100
DA (53% of Basic Pay)	Rs.10,123
HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay)	Rs.5,730 to Rs.1,910
Approx. Transport Allowances	Rs.1,350 to Rs.900
Gov. Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic + DA)	Rs.4,091
Approx. Gross Salary	Rs. 36,124 – 40,394
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)	Rs.-2,922
CGHS	Rs.-250
CGEGIS	Rs.-30
Total Deduction	Rs.-7,293
RRB Group D salary after 3 years	Rs. 28,831 – 33,101

Railway Group D Salary After 5 Years

The Railway Group D Salary after 5 years of service with a basic pay of Rs. 20,300/- is as follows:

Post	Details
City (Category)	HRA – 30% to 10%
Basic Pay	Rs.20,300
DA (53% of Basic Pay)	Rs.10,759
HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay)	Rs.6,090 to Rs.2,030
Approx. Transport Allowances	Rs.1,350 to Rs.900
Gov. Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic + DA)	Rs.4,348
Approx. Gross Salary	Rs. 38,337 – 42,847
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)	Rs.-3,106
CGHS	Rs.-250
CGEGIS	Rs.-30
Total Deduction	Rs.-7,734
Railway Group D Salary after 5 years	Rs. 30,603 – 35,113

RRB Group D Salary – Classification of Cities For HRA Benefits

The RRB Group D salary for various posts will vary depending on the type of city, as the HRA benefit differs for each city category. Cities are classified into Class X, Y, and Z based on factors such as population, cost of living, and level of urbanization.

• X- refer to the metropolitan cities
• Y- Big cities but not metropolitan
• Z- refers to the smaller cities other than those categorized in categories X and Y

City Type	Name of the City
Class X (30%)	Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune
Class Y (20%)	A: Agra, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Asansol, Aurangabad; B: Bareilly, Belgaum, Bhavnagar, Bhiwandi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bokaro Steel City; C: Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack; D: Dehradun, Dhanbad, Durg-Bhilai Nagar, Durgapur; E: Erode; F: Faridabad, Firozabad; G: Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior; H: Hubli-Dharwad; I: Indore; J: Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur; K: Kannur, Kanpur, Kakinada, Kochi, Kottayam, Kolhapur, Kollam, Kota, Kozhikode, Kurnool; L: Lucknow, Ludhiana; M: Madurai, Malappuram, Malegaon, Mangalore, Meerut, Moradabad, Mysore; N: Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Noida; P: Patna, Pondicherry, Palakkad; R: Raipur, Rajkot, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela; S: Salem, Sangli, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Surat; T: Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur; U: Ujjain; V: Vadodara, Varanasi, Vasai-Virar City, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam; W: Warangal
Class Z	All other cities

RRB Group D Increments 2025

The details of the yearly increment are as follows:

DA Hike Percentage	Frequency	Amount
1% Or	At the end of every 6 months	₹500
2%	At the end of every 6 months	₹1000

RRB Group D Level 1 Job Profile 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board recruits candidates for RRB Group D posts across various departments, including Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, Stores, Medical, and Traffic. The details of the job profile are as follows:

Post	Department	Responsibilities
Assistant Workshop	Mechanical	Maintain coaches, wagons, and prevent breakdowns in workshops.
Assistant (Carriage & Wagon)	Mechanical	Oversee trip schedule, BPC, pit line, and accident relief train maintenance.
Assistant Bridge	Engineering	Assist in bridge construction and ensure material quality.
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)	Mechanical	Overhaul and maintain diesel locomotives.
Assistant Depot	Stores	Supply components and spare parts to workshops and sheds.
Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)	Electrical	Maintain 25KV AC electric locomotives.
Assistant Pointsman	Traffic	Operate switches to direct trains to tracks.
Assistant Operation	Electrical	Ensure electrical supply and maintain systems in trains and stations.
Assistant S&T	Signal & Telecommunication	Provide signals, manage interlocking systems, and line clearance tokens.
Assistant TL & AC	Electrical	Maintain train lights, AC, and electrical appliances.
Assistant Track Machine	Engineering	Repair and maintain track machines.
Assistant Works/Workshop	Engineering	Assist in manufacturing and maintaining railway assets.
Assistant Traction Distribution	Electrical	Maintain electrical locomotives, EMUs, and OHE.
Track Maintainer Grade IV	Mechanical	Inspect and maintain tracks, and repair minor issues.
Hospital Assistant	Medical	Provide medical aid and maintain equipment cleanliness.

RRB Group D Promotion

RRB Group D employees are eligible for promotions to Group C posts through departmental exams conducted after completing three years of service. The below table shows the railway group D promotion chart for the selected employees:

Department	RRB Group D Promotion
Mechanical Department:	Assistant Workshop → Superintendent Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) → Section Engineer Assistant C&W → Superintendent
Engineering Department:	Assistant Bridge → Section Engineer Assistant Track Machine → Section Engineer Assistant Works → Section Engineer
Electrical Department:	Assistant Loco Shed → Section Engineer Assistant TL & AC → Section Engineer
Stores Department:	Assistant Depot → Depot Material Superintendent Grade I
Signal & Telecommunication Department:	Assistant S&T → Section Engineer
Traffic Department:	Assistant Pointsman → Superintendent
Medical Department:	Hospital Assistant → Superintendent

RRB Group D Salary 2025 – FAQs

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  RRB Group D Notification 2025, Online Form, Eligibility, Age Limit
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  RRB Group D Apply Online 2025, Application Form Link
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  RRB Group D Selection Process 2025, CBT, PET, DV
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  RRB Group D Salary 2025, Salary Structure, Job Profile
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  RRB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2025, Nationality, Age Limit
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  RRB Group D Syllabus 2025, Exam Pattern, Syllabus PDF

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